Penelahpe's at Gate City Brewery's Anniversary Celebration

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It was a breezy winter night under a fabulous full moon and a party was afoot in the City of Roswell. Gate City Brewery was celebrating their 2nd year Anniversary with excellent beer, local musicians and excellent food. I invited my fellow food loyalist, Shana Lee , to joined me for the of celebrations of the libations. 

Copperhead American Amber

This was the first taste of the night.  Crisp with a slight bitter finish,

Fried Tilapia  po-boy by PoBoyz Food Service

We got hungry after the drive from Atlanta had one cold one then we followed our noses to PoBoyz Food Service & Catering.  This food truck served hot fried fish po'boys with waffle fries. It went perfectly with the 20 Grand Cream Ale.

The customer service was point.  They tackled two large pops of eager craft beer enthusiasts without a hitch. 

Being a girl from Anheuser Busch land, 

St. Louis, I had to try the Crystal American Pale Ale.  Thank you I'll have another!!!

This Beer was my favorite of the night hands down, Faux Pilsner.  It delivered a light, fruity, crisp swallow from beginning to end.

Dear Beer God,
Please put this fab beer on the shelves soon.

Signed your devoted beer lover.

Make the drive the beer it is worth it hands down and the food truck game is noteworthy as well. Eat and drink well.

Penelahpe's Dinner Party Series: Rules of Engagment

Penelahpe's Dinner Party Series was born after 

1. Attending a dynamic economic empowerment luncheon during the Hope Global Forum 

2. A few Afternoon margaritas and slices of pizza. 3. Attending a million Atlanta Events 

The co-creator  Shana Lee and I were talking about what we want in an event and how would we present it.  

 This is what we came up with: Drinks, Food, Swag, and a Dinner Experience.

Photobooth by Shana Lee

A great staff that came together organically from guests who support and believe in the Penelahpe's Dinner Party experience. 

With each dinner we  research and taste (lots of tasting)   our cocktail ideals to come up with the perfect drink for our Cocktail Hour.  Being in time counts!!

Ridiculous foods served family style and paired with craft beer. Shout out to Down Home Brewery . We have a Beer Sommelier, respectfully, that gives the ins and outs on how to  enjoy the paired craft beer with the meal properly.

Butternut Squash beer made with a Weizenbock paired with Down Home Brewery's Ol' Heffe Wheat

We work with other small businesses.   Westview Studios provided the venue for our Anniversary Dinner  

We have hosted 4 plus dinner parties since we started. We have hosted our second Spring dinner and we practically all of our guests new.     Holla at us August 19, 2017. 

We end the night with something sweet and a toast.  Yeah that's chocolate!!!!!!

Photo credits: Shana Lee

Rhythmic Images

Decor: Shana Lee

Food: Chef Leslie Hudson Gordon

@penelahpes

Lemongrass vegetable soup, penelahpe's style

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As hungry and exited guests enjoyed the Fulton County Arts Council Brunch they opened the crock pot holding the soup, smelled it looked and ask, 'What's this?"  I answered,"Lemongrass vegetable soup."   I received some odd looks and comments,  but the power of persuasion and a curious appetite lead to an empty crock pot.

Lets begin

4 Lemongrass stalks

1knuckle of Ginger

                    2 limes, roll them before juicing

2tablespoons Chili paste

Teriyaki sauce ( the liquid)   

2 small bags 12-16 oz of frozen Asian blend with water chestnuts, baby corn ect vegetable 

Salt, Pepper, granulated garlic power,  Cilantro

Place a large pot on stove add 8 cups of water bring to a boil

                    1. Cut the bottom 1/2 in off the lemongrass, 
                      Bruise the lemongrass with the butt of a knife and shop lemongrass until tiny pieces.

                    2. Peel and small dice ginger ( think about whether or to you want big chunks of ginger    
                        and  lemongrass in your soup-- the small the better)

                    3. Add lime juice,  lemongrass and ginger to boiling water-- let boil about 5-8 min
                       Taste your broth- you should taste the lemongrass, the ginger and a hint of the lime    
                        juice
                    4. Now add the rest of the ingredients:  chili paste, Teriyaki sauce and frozen vegetables
                    5. Taste and add salt and black
                    6. Turn on low and let simmer about 30-45 min.
                    7. Add about a table spoon of chopcilantro when finished.

Enjoy the soup and remember use this recipe as your base and build with other flavors: green curry, shrimp, fish sauce, caramelized onions, roasted garlic...... send me you pics and share your experience.
Peace.